NOTES:
Filing fee is $125. This document must be filed with the Secretary of State.
BUSINESS REGISTRATION DIVISION P.O.BOX 29622 RALEIGH, NC 27626-06222
(Revised August, 2017) Form LLP-02
Instructions for Completing Application for Registration as a
Foreign Registered Limited Liability Partnership
(Form LLP-02)
1. Enter the name of the registered limited liability partnership exactly as it appears in the partnership agreement, or as
later amended and of the record in the home state or country.
2. If the name of the registered limited liability partnership is unavailable for use in this State, enter the proposed name
under which the partnership is to register and transact business in North Carolina. The name must contain the words
“Limited Partnership,” or the abbreviation “L.P.” or “LP,” or the combination “Ltd. Partnership”. [G.S. §§ 55D-20 and
55D-22.]
3. Enter the telephone number and the street address of the principal office. The mailing address of the principal office
must also be entered if it is different from the street address.
4. Enter the name of the registered agent. The registered agent may be an individual who resides in this State and whose
business office is identical with the registered office; a domestic corporation, nonprofit corporation, or limited liability
company whose business office is identical with the registered office; or a foreign corporation, foreign nonprofit
corporation, or foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this State. If the
registered agent is an individual, enter the first name, middle initial, and last name. If the registered agent is a domestic
or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation or limited liability company, enter the entity’s name. [G.S. §§ 55D-30
and 59-902(a)(5).]
5. Enter the street address of the registered agent’s office. The mailing address of the registered office must also be
entered if it is different from the street address.
6. (Optional): The Department offers a free voluntary notification system for which you may choose to participate. If you
would like to receive this free service, please provide a business e-mail address in the space provided. Your
participation will not result in your e-mail address being viewable on our website. Participation will help us to prevent
identity theft in the event an unauthorized person submits a fraudulent document for filing in the name of the business
entity.
7. A Certificate of Existence from the home jurisdiction is required. The document should be certified within the last six
months.
8. Indicate the fiscal year end of the partnership. This would be specific to a day and month. (e.g. December 31st)
9. The document will be effective on the date and at the time of filing, unless a delayed date or an effective time (on the
day of filing) is specified. If a delayed effective date is specified without a time, the document will be effective at
11:59:59 p.m. on the day specified. If a delayed effective date is specified with a time, the document will be effective
on the day and time so specified. A delayed effective date may be specified up to and including the 90
th
day after the
day of filing.
SIGNATURE: This document must be executed by at least one general partner.
